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North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response

North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response

The warning invokes DPRK nuclear law, accusing Seoul and Washington of preparing to use nuclear and chemical weapons

North Korea warns US-ROK WMD cooperation could trigger nuclear response
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 17, 2026
The UN Divide: How the two Koreas battled for decades over global legitimacy

The UN Divide: How the two Koreas battled for decades over global legitimacy

What began as superpowers’ proxy war gave way to a global battle of competing claims over the Korean Peninsula

The UN Divide: How the two Koreas battled for decades over global legitimacy
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 17, 2026
Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’

Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’

Kim dismisses international calls for denuclearization as ‘silly talk’ and vows to maintain nuclear capabilities

Kim Yo Jong slams IAEA critics, says North Korea’s nuclear status is ‘absolute’
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 17, 2026
North Korea upgrading urban combat training facilities, satellite imagery shows
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North Korea upgrading urban combat training facilities, satellite imagery shows

Construction comes amid reports Pyongyang may send more troops to help Russia in war against Ukraine

North Korea upgrading urban combat training facilities, satellite imagery shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 16, 2026
North Korea sends military delegation to China’s major security conference

North Korea sends military delegation to China’s major security conference

Visit marks first North Korean vice minister-level delegation to Xiangshan Forum since 2019, as DPRK-China ties deepen

North Korea sends military delegation to China’s major security conference
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 16, 2026
North Korea, Iran ordered to pay $487 million to US victims of terrorism

North Korea, Iran ordered to pay $487 million to US victims of terrorism

Federal court holds Pyongyang and Tehran jointly liable for supporting groups linked to attacks targeting Americans

North Korea, Iran ordered to pay $487 million to US victims of terrorism
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim September 15, 2026
North Korea’s talk about Taiwan is bad news for the US

North Korea’s talk about Taiwan is bad news for the US

These are not the days of the Sino-Soviet split, in which Pyongyang exploited Beijing and Moscow’s rivalry.

North Korea’s talk about Taiwan is bad news for the US
Rob York
Rob York September 15, 2026
Kim Jong Un vows firm support for Russia’s ‘sacred’ Ukraine war before election

Kim Jong Un vows firm support for Russia’s ‘sacred’ Ukraine war before election

DPRK leader responded to Vladimir Putin’s message congratulating North Korea on its 78th founding anniversary

Kim Jong Un vows firm support for Russia’s ‘sacred’ Ukraine war before election
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 15, 2026
Seoul plans to donate medical equipment to one of North Korea’s major hospitals

Seoul plans to donate medical equipment to one of North Korea’s major hospitals

Unification Ministry plans to donate ‘immediately if the North responds positively,’ a spokesperson said.

Seoul plans to donate medical equipment to one of North Korea’s major hospitals
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim September 14, 2026
North Korea still closed to private car travel after bridge opening with Russia

North Korea still closed to private car travel after bridge opening with Russia

Russian tourism association says travelers will have to rely on organized bus tours set to open by the end of 2026

North Korea still closed to private car travel after bridge opening with Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 14, 2026